Who can apply

THE PLACE WHERE FUTURE LEADERS CONNECT

Through Future Leaders Connect we aim to identify exceptional individuals (aged 18-35) who have the potential to be future leaders of their countries in the fields of politics and policy, and who will be amongst the shapers of global policymaking in the years ahead. If you believe you are an emerging leader with an understanding of global issues and policy-making then this could be the opportunity for you.

More about the types of people we are looking for:

We are looking for people who can passionately articulate their vision for global change and explain the role of policy making in helping them to achieve this.

You should be willing to engage in this long-term opportunity with the British Council to become a member of Future Leaders Connect and be committed to the network.

You are likely to be in your early to mid-career, aged between 18 and 35 and already have examples of when you have demonstrated leadership.

You will need to live in one of our participating countries (Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Tunisia, and the UK) and be eligible to access a visa to come to the UK.

We are looking for emerging leaders who are committed to support the development of their country through policy change, and so encourage those who apply who to have a good contextual knowledge and strong networks in the country they are based in.

We are looking to recruit a diverse group of people with different experiences, ideas, and backgrounds.

Be able to speak English at IELTS level 6 or equivalent (this means you generally you have an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage, and misunderstandings. You can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations).

You cannot be currently employed by the British Council or be an immediate family member of a British Council employee. (In this case, an immediate family member is defined as one's spouse, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, siblings and immediate in-laws (mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law). Adopted children and stepchildren are also counted as immediate family members.)

You must be able to travel to the UK for the programme of leadership and policy skill development (including a one day conference in Houses of Parliament) and have a valid passport to do so. If you believe there is any reason you may be denied a visa you may want to consider whether you submit an application, as the British Council is unable to facilitate or guarantee that you will receive a visa. Check if you need a visa

In the interests of equal access, the costs of participating in Future Leaders Connect will be covered by the British Council. We are looking for exceptional individuals with the ideas, energy, and commitment to work collaboratively with all members of Future Leaders Connect and senior leaders.

The programme aims to be representative of the countries in which it operates. We encourage applications from all sections of society.